One Family, Four Years of Memories Through Photos and Video
Some families come into your life and stay. Not just for a single photo session, but year after year… as their babies grow and as the joyful chaos shifts with each season. I first met this sweet family when their son was just 15 months old, running through a sunflower field. Since then, I’ve captured their journey through five full sessions that included both photo and video, starting with a maternity session for baby #2 and ending (for now!) with their most recent summer session as a playful, giggly family with a 3 and 5 year old.
This blog isn’t about one moment. It’s about how meaningful it is to collect these moments so you can look back and not just see how much has changed, but actually feel it.
Why choose photo + video for your family?
A photo can freeze a smile. But a film lets you stay in the moment a little longer. You’ll see the way your toddler’s curls bounce as they run. The way your baby wraps her arms tight around your neck. The way your family moves together and laughs when you play.
Family films are set to music that fits the feel of your session. Sometimes fun and full of energy, sometimes slower and more emotional. If you have a preference, you can let me know in your questionnaire you will get after booking. Everything is filmed in slow motion, which makes even the simple moments feel rich and meaningful. You’ll end up with a highlight reel of your family’s story that you’ll want to watch over and over.
And yes, every family film session also includes a full gallery of beautifully edited photos. You don’t have to choose between photos and video. You get both.
Five family films. One growing family.
Here’s a peek into this family’s story, told over five family videos:
1. April 2022: Maternity + big brother at 22 months
2. November 2022: Brother is 2, sister is 4 months
3. October 2023: 3 and 1
4. September 2024: 4 and 2
5. July 2025: 5 and 3
It’s not just about what they looked like
When you document your family like this, over time you start to notice things you didn’t even realize you’d forget. Like how your child waved their legs all around when you picked them up, or how you looked at your spouse in the quiet moments between all the movement.
These aren’t perfect, posed memories. They’re real ones. And having them saved on video makes you feel like you’re back there. Not just looking at a picture, but actually remembering what that moment felt like.
Want to add a family film to your next session?
If you’re already booking a family session with me, adding a video is super simple. I’ll go back and forth seamlessly between photo and video throughout the session, and it usually only adds about 15 minutes. You still get a full gallery of beautiful images, plus a custom film that captures your family’s story in a whole new way.
Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, your story is worth remembering.
You can book directly online or send me a message if you need a date or location not listed. I can’t wait to create a fun memory for your family!
